In Part 2 of our Snack Attack series, we move past dopamine and impulsivity to tackle the final boss of ADHD-snacking: emotional dysregulation. From big feelings to binge cycles, executive dysfunction, and snack stashes that rival Costco, we’re breaking down why ADHD turns eating into chaos — and what actually helps calm the storm.

ADHD brains + snacks = chaos, but there’s science behind it. Dopamine droughts, impulsivity, and snack-chasing aren’t “bad habits” — they’re predictable brain wiring. In Part 1 of our Snack Attack series, we break down why the pantry keeps disappearing and why impulsivity, dopamine, and hidden Twinkies might all be connected.

Part 3 tackles high school accommodations, how to formally request a 504 Plan, how to handle school pushback, and a quick-reference checklist to keep you organized and unshakable.

Part 2 breaks down the exact accommodations to ask for in elementary and middle school — so you don’t show up to your 504 meeting empty-handed.

Part 1 covers the “what” and “why” of 504 Plans — including how they differ from IEPs, why most ND kids start here, and what you need to know before you ever walk into a school meeting.

Freshman year with ADHD isn’t just a new chapter—it’s a survival sport. From mastering the locker combo (without getting “axed”) to finding your people before day one, here’s how we’re tackling high school with humor, strategy, and maybe a drumstick in our pocket.

Let’s be honest: launching your neurodivergent kid into sleepaway camp is less “peaceful summer break” and more “emotional cannonball into the unknown.” One minute you’re carefully labeling every sock, the next you’re decoding a single sentence letter that ends with, “Anyway, love ya”—which was definitely written by either ChatGPT or an alien named Elitneg Iek. In this chaotic checklist meets camp survival guide, I break down what “readiness” actually looks like (spoiler: it

According to Kei, I say “no” more than I say “hello.” But here’s the thing—boundaries aren’t just rules. For ADHD kids, they’re lifesavers in disguise. And yes, sometimes they look like silent standoffs, double-whisky survival strategies, and one well-timed Death Stare.

Ever tried to keep a clean house while raising an ADHD tornado who thinks the floor is the laundry basket? Welcome to my life. I’m a recovering neat freak, he’s a chaos connoisseur, and together we’ve mastered the art of Functional Chaos. If you've ever argued with a sock pile or considered labeling your entire house, this one's for you.

Mornings start with a naked game of “Catch the Capsule,” evenings end with toothpaste interrogations, and somewhere in between, I’m just trying not to lose my mind. ADHD parenting isn’t for the faint of heart — but with humor, meds, and a little something called Strike Force, we survive one meltdown at a time.

When your ADHD kid comes home sobbing, “Nobody wants to play with me,” and you’re two seconds from crying into your third cup of coffee—this one’s for you. From failed football experiments to drumsticks through drywall, here’s how we ditched forced friendships and found the chaos crew that actually gets him. Bonus: real tools, zero sugarcoating, and one rogue sock in a snack-covered shed.

It all started with a 3D printer, a fidget-hustling ADHD kid, and a mom trying to caffeinate her way through the chaos. Spoiler: we were just trying to make a toy. Instead, we built a brand.